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Levantine Turkey Pancakes with za'atar

This Middle Eastern Pancakes leans on za'atar to do the heavy lifting. We stir-fry the Turkey for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 1,466 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Levantine Turkey Pancakes with za'atar
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar elements, and pat the turkey dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the turkey. Stir-fry over the highest heat, keeping everything moving, until just cooked and glossy.

Stir in the tahini and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red onion along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped parsley and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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